02/18/2026
🦷💙 More Than Cleanings: It’s Dignity, Comfort, and Health
This week at a Green Bay memory care facility, Hygeia completed free oral health screenings for residents who otherwise face significant barriers to care.
What we found reinforces why this work matters.
Many residents showed signs of gum inflammation and difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, which are common challenges in memory care settings. We also observed broken and badly decayed teeth.
I watched a car pull up to the facility labeled “Wound Care.”
And I thought, we take such good care of the wounds we can see. But during our screenings, so many residents had wounds inside their mouths… inflamed gums, cracked corners, sore tissues, and untreated infections.
Wounds that hurt.
Wounds that affect eating, speaking, and overall health.
Wounds that often go unnoticed.
The mouth is part of the body. And it deserves care too. 💙
This is why lifelong oral health is not optional: it’s foundational to overall wellbeing.
This is why Hygeia exists.
If you are a facility administrator, nurse leader, or family member wanting better oral health access for seniors, let’s connect.
